Could this
be you?
We’ve started
“taking
all inclusive
holidays
”
Our family is
“grown
up now
”
We’re happy
“holidaying
for more
weeks now, in a
cheaper standard

”

want to go
“onWecruises
”
We own a
“Timeshare
with
lower trading
power

”

We are getting
“older
and have
stopped travelling
abroad

”

“

Our children do not
want to inherit our
Timeshare

”

SellMyTimeshare.tv has
over 60 qualified and
experienced staff in four
dedicated Timeshare
Advice Centres.
We are here to help you.
Selling your Timeshare
First things first: Timeshare is a good concept and a good
product. No industry survives nearly 50 years if the product is
not good for most people that buy it.
Every day we receive numerous enquiries from Timeshare
owners that want to sell. Some of them are disillusioned with
the resale services that they have tried in the past. They ask
us “How do I sell my Timeshare?” Their belief is that it is
difficult to sell. It can be, but it doesn’t have to be.

Selling a Timeshare is far from impossible.
After all, you had your Timeshare sold to you and so did
thousands of other Timeshare owners.
The key fact is that most owners had their Timeshare sold
to them - rather than them buying their Timeshare. Cast
your mind back to when you purchased your weeks or points.
Most likely you needed a bit of convincing, yes?
The reality was that when you were sold your Timeshare you
didn’t buy it based on price only. It was a purchase you made
based on getting great quality, fabulous holidays for yourself
and your family. Your decision to buy was maybe also based
on exchanging your Timeshare weeks through an exchange
company, RCI or Interval International and the benefits of
the Timeshare system.

The UK Timeshare Resale
Market Report
This UK Timeshare Resale Market Report
provides valuable information for consumers
looking to sell a Timeshare. Many British
Timeshare owners believe that there is no
successful resale market for Timeshares or
Holiday Points. Many Timeshare owners that
we speak to have tried to sell their Timeshare
in the past, using several different Timeshare
companies without success. Timeshare owners
then get frustrated and/or desperate and just
want to give away their Timeshare weeks.
However, there are problems with offering
something for nothing; what you are offering is
immediately devalued or considered worthless
(and useless) by the recipient.

When you first bought your
Timeshare
Cast your mind back to when you bought your
Timeshare. Back then, you were happy with
what you bought. You were happy with what
you paid. You were happy that it represented
good value for money, guaranteed quality of
accommodation and you had great holidays.
Most of our customers agree with these
statements. Nothing has changed with the
product – it is just that (for whatever reason)
you now want to sell your Timeshare.
UK Timeshare owners account for around
10% of all Timeshare owners worldwide. Most
of the other 90% are American residents.
Timeshare has always been popular in the
United States, however the vast majority of
Timeshares originally purchased by Brits are in
Europe. The issue, when it comes to Timeshare
resales, is that U.S. residents generally will not
buy European Timeshare as it is too far from
home. So that means that most UK Timeshare
resale companies concentrate on trying to sell
to Brits.
The issue facing the Timeshare industry in the
UK is one of consumer confidence. Twenty
years ago, when many Timeshare owners
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bought their Timeshare, there was very little
negative press surrounding Timeshare. The
internet was not available to most people, as
it is today. Customers who bought Timeshare
were generally happy with it and used it.

Have you been oversold?
Over the years some British & European
Timeshare companies have employed dubious
sales practices to get Timeshare owners to
buy more and more Timeshare weeks or
Holiday Points which the customer does not
need, can´t use or cannot afford. This has
gradually resulted in an increasing number
of disgruntled Timeshare owners who have
aired their grievances on a growing number of
blogs and internet forums. This has resulted
in the perception that all Timeshare owners
nowadays are unhappy. This is far from the
truth, but the reality is that people are 10
times more likely to speak or write about a
bad experience as a good one. Hence why the
internet and press appears to be awash with
Timeshare horror stories.
Reasons owners sell...

“We own a Timeshare with
lower trading power”

More Sellers than Buyers
Any industry or marketplace that becomes
“unbalanced” will suffer eventually. It is the
simple principle of supply and demand. If the
number of Timeshare buyers decreases and
the number of Timeshare sellers increases then
prices will fall. That is what has happened in
the UK. But your Timeshare week is still the
same Timeshare week as when you bought it.
Yes, it is. And that is what we appreciate and
bear in mind.
There is not only one answer to the question
“How do I sell my Timeshare quickly?” Selling
Timeshare weeks or points quickly depends on
who sells your Timeshare and to whom they
sell your Timeshare.
www.SellMyTimeshare.tv

There are various ways to sell a
Timeshare:
 You can sell a Timeshare for cash
 You can exchange a Timeshare for

another Timeshare which is more
suitable for you
 You can upgrade a Timeshare for

another Timeshare with your home
resort
 You can often trade-in a Timeshare for

an alternative holiday product

You have to decide which option
is best for you.
Most Timeshare owners that want to sell their
Timeshare just want to sell for cash.

What to avoid when investigating this option
There are hundreds of Timeshare resale companies
in the UK. Certain Timeshare resale companies
are “recommended” by other companies who
appear to be Timeshare organisations, Timeshare
Consumer bodies or Timeshare Trade bodies. Extra
caution should be exercised when dealing with
these Timeshare resale companies. Usually they
are connected or linked to “lead generating” or
“data capture” companies, whose aim is to sell you
another holiday ownership product rather than sell
your Timeshare for cash.
“It is guaranteed!” Beware of companies that
offer Timeshare resale guarantees. Usually the only
guarantees in life are “death & taxes!”
Reasons owners sell...

“Our children do not want
to inherit our Timeshare”

www.SellMyTimeshare.tv

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“It is FREE!” Beware of companies where
everything is FREE. Ask yourself, “How does
this company make its money?” Every
company has to make money to survive. So if
it sounds too good to be true, then it usually is!
Reasons owners sell...

“We’re happy holidaying for
more weeks now, in a cheaper
standard”

“It is money for an advert!” Also beware
of companies that charge a marketing fee
or advertising fee or listing fee to sell your
Timeshare for you. This contravenes the 2011
EU legislation which came into force on 23rd
February 2011. Please be aware that there are
Timeshare resale companies that are members
of so-called Timeshare consumer bodies that
still contravene this Timeshare legislation.
This means that they are breaking the law.

“It is sold! Just pay the legal fees!” One
Timeshare resale scam that is relatively
common is where a company phones a
Timeshare owner and offers to sell their
ownership. They do not charge any money
initially. Then the Timeshare owner receives
another phone call a few weeks later to
inform them that their Timeshare is sold. The
caller just requires money for “legal fees” or
“taxes”. This is completely bogus and should
obviously be avoided.
Reasons owners sell...

“We are getting older and have
stopped travelling abroad”

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Why book a consultation meeting with us?
Independent advice
Receive top Timeshare tips from one of our
Senior Client Advisers. Our dedicated and
professional team all have at least 10 years
industry experience.
 When was the last time you had advice
about your timeshare that wasn’t from
your home resort?
 Are you getting the most from your
Timeshare?
 Are you using it to its full potential?
 Find out about “Trading Power” secrets
from an independent expert.
 Get an up to date evaluation and
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 Converted to points? Get the inside
knowledge.
 How are your maintenance fees
calculated? We’ll tell you.
Our company’s success is down to our honest,
straight-talking approach.
We are fully compliant with all EU Timeshare
legislation, are members of the UK Direct
Marketing Association and The Institute of
Direct Marketing, abiding by its strict code of
conduct with regard to data compliance and
direct customer contact.
These organisations help to uphold standards
within the marketing and sales industry. As
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a member, our standards are monitored for
compliance and ultimately we are accountable
to the Office of Fair Trading and the
Department of Trade and Industry in the UK.
We offer advice on a personal face-to-face
basis with a relaxed, no obligation approach.
Last year we advised thousands of Timeshare
owners on what options they had available
to them. Many of these people were not even
aware that they had these simple solutions
readily obtainable.

What else do I get?
We appreciate that there is travelling involved
for our clients to visit Tenerife, Bournemouth,
Stratford-upon-Avon or York, so we can provide
stunning hotel accommodation at great prices.
Each one of our Advice Centres has been
hand-picked in stunning locations so you can
combine your trip and take a relaxing break.
This consists of a 2 night stay, if you are
travelling to Bournemouth, York or Stratfordupon-Avon, and a 7 night stay if you are
travelling to our Tenerife Advice Centre.

See what our customers
said after their visit...
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Mr & Mrs Kirby

Almeira
“I wanted to sell my Timeshare and contacted ‘SellMyTimeshare.tv’.
At first I was a bit apprehensive but my fears were soon put to rest
by Ian. We were very happy with the service provided.”

Mr & Mrs Leyland

Chorley
“Thank god for SellMyTimeshare.tv. In particular, thanks to Sean,
Paul and Debbie for their pleasant and personal attitude to our
situation. I am so relieved to be out of our Timeshare contract I
no longer wanted.”

Mr & Mrs Jeffs

High Wycombe
“We were sceptical upon arrival as there are so many horror stories
connected with Timeshare, however, we were soon made to feel
at ease. Everything was explained fully and we were given many
opportunities to ask questions or even to leave if we were not
happy at any point. Everyone was very friendly and keen to be
helpful at every stage.”

Mr & Mrs Thomas

Blacknell
“Very dubious at first with the initial conversation, but as time
went on became more assured. Very open about how the system
works, it suited us perfectly. If you want rid of your Timeshare,
would highly recommend SellMyTimeshare.tv.”

Mr & Mrs Smallwood

Nottingham
“We came in very sceptical and after a long chat with Ian
and Paul left happy with the outcome and can recommend
SellMyTimeshare.tv to anyone.”

B & R Hawley

Rotherham
“Please thank all your office staff for dealing with the termination
of our Timeshares. Very pleased with the way you handled our
business. And your friendly approach to our problem. We will look
forward to coming again soon, the coffee was ok! All the best.”

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Mr & Mrs Breese

Bradford
“Having had a good number of years’ experience of the Timeshare
ownership industry and their associated hard sell tactics and
techniques we were again sceptical of the motives and promises of
SellMyTimeshare. However, after an in-depth discussion with Simon
and Ian we were reassured and put our trust in their honesty and
expertise.”

Mr & Mrs Jones

Northamptonshire
“We felt very unsure at the beginning of the day as we had been
victims of a scam prior to this. From the outset we felt more than
comfortable. Everything explained clearly and logically throughout
the time we spent here. We felt happy with our dealings with
SellMyTimeshare.tv.”

Mr & Mrs Maddock

Worcestershire
“Visited today with some trepidation with a view to selling our
Timeshare in Hawaii. Initially were baffled by some of the figures but
were eventually convinced that this was a good deal and we would
have been foolish not to take it. Were treated admirably by everyone
involved in a professional manner.”

Mr & Mrs Higenbottam

Liverpool
“We were worried as to what it may entail, as in the past we have
been associated with many dubious companies and people. But we
were met with a nice man called Ian who was more than helpful and
put us in the picture about everything. We left the office and have
complete faith that everything is in good hands.”

Choose the
advice centre that
is right for you
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Our York advisors are waiting to
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